Police Investigate Reston-Area Homicide

Reston
Police District – Police are investigating the death of a Reston-area
woman as a homicide. Officers were called to a home in the 11300 block of
Geddys Court around 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday, October 16, for the report a
shot person. They located an adult female with an apparent gunshot wound
inside the home. She was transported to Reston Hospital Center and
succumbed to her injuries.

Charles
A. Hamilton, 59, of 11310 Geddys Court in Reston, was taken into custody
at the home. He was charged with murder. The deceased has been identified
as Ruth Allen, 68, of 2039 Durand Drive in Reston. The deceased and
suspect were sister and brother.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at
1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org
or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax
County Police at 703-691-2131.

Photo of Charles Hamilton

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